left lower central primary incisor tooth

ADA tooth O

A lower central primary incisor tooth that is in the left side of the lower jaw region.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure lateral structure
Latin Name ADA tooth O

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the left lower central primary incisor tooth?

The left lower central primary incisor is one of the first deciduous teeth to erupt, typically appearing around 6-8 months of age, with a single root and sharp incisal edge for cutting food.

Where is the left lower central primary incisor tooth located?

It is located in the mandible at the midline on the left side of the lower jaw, in the anterior region between the two central incisors.

What is the function of the left lower central primary incisor tooth?

It functions to incise and cut food during mastication and plays a role in speech articulation and facial esthetics in young children.

What is the left lower central primary incisor tooth connected to?

It is attached to the mandible by a periodontal ligament and root, and articulates with the upper central and lateral incisors during occlusion.

Why is the left lower central primary incisor tooth clinically important?

Monitoring primary incisor development is important for assessing normal tooth eruption patterns, guiding permanent tooth eruption, and early detection of developmental anomalies or caries in pediatric dental care.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8490051 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.